What is the correct finish on the clutch shaft bracket #3932760, Detail #9 shown in the AIM Page 112, Section 7 covering the clutch shaft and push rod? This is the bracket that attaches to the outside of the frame.
I stripped the paint from my original bracket (shown in the picture) and it is very pitted from rust indicating that it was originally plain steel, plated or poorly painted. I show the bracket side-by-side with a reproduction bracket and there are differences. The original bracket is stamped from slightly thicker material, about .216" vs. .195", and the second picture shows that the original bracket is formed with a slight bend down the approximate center of the bracket to lie against the slight curve in the frame. The repro bracket is flat.
Has anyone purchased a high quality reproduction bracket that matches the original?
Also, if I recall, the finish on the Clutch Shaft, Detail #1 was dark gray phosphate plated, correct?
Thanks.